Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a creamy, savory one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, a rich garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a quick and comforting meal ideal for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, or your choice)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used to save time.
- For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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